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  • Window damage on Atlantis threatens 6 month delay to STS-129(Worst case:Shuttle may never fly again)

    06/26/2009 1:25:58 AM PDT · by LibWhacker · 20 replies · 1,245+ views
    NASA ^ | 6/24/09 | Chris Bergin
    Meetings have been taking place on Wednesday into evaluating damage to the pressure pane on Atlantis’ number 5 window, after a work light knob was observed to be embedded between the pane and the dashboard panel. The damage can only be fully assessed once the knob is removed, with the threat of a six month schedule impact to STS-129 noted, should the damage prove to be unacceptable for flight. STS-129/Atlantis Processing Latest: Recently returned to the home comforts of her Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF 1) after the successful STS-125 mission, Atlantis is being processed for the November 12 NET (No...